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San Clemente

California · 63,522 residents · 18.356 sq mi
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San Clemente is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,436. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $840,100. Households here earn about 39% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63,522
+27%since 2000
from 49,936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,461 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 2,720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+4%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K46K53K60K68K1990201020202024San Clemente
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,436
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,507 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,864
+34%since 2000
from $34,169 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$840,100
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,552
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $916 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.9
+73%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(39,155)
Black0.6%(320)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(7,933)
Asian2.6%(1,293)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.8%(20,369)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76%(48,254)
Black0.5%(349)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(10,702)
Asian3.6%(2,269)
Other4.6%(2,898)
Diversity Score51.1%(32,475)
Diversity Score
51
+25%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Clemente, California?

San Clemente, California has about 63,522 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Clemente, California?

The typical household in San Clemente, California earns about $84,436 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Clemente, California expensive?

In San Clemente, California, the median home is worth about $840,100, and the typical rent is about $1,552 a month.

How educated are people in San Clemente, California?

About 45.7% of adults age 25 and over in San Clemente, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Clemente, California?

About 7.2% of people in San Clemente, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Clemente, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Clemente, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,422 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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